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US Army Corps of Engineers

Vicksburg District Website

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The Public Affairs Office

Overview

The Public Affairs Office (PAO) of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District, fulfills the Department of the Army’s and the Corps’ obligation to keep the American public fully informed about its missions and activities. We work to build and maintain public confidence in the Corps and its ability to execute operations effectively.

The PAO serves as the principal advisor to senior leaders on public affairs strategies and guidance. We develop and implement communications plans to increase awareness of the Corps’ functions, responsibilities, and contributions.

The PAO, including our Visual Information workshop researches, prepares, and distributes news releases, articles, web content, videos and photographs to civilian and military media outlets. We also coordinate public tours, community relations events, and other outreach activities to strengthen connections with local communities and stakeholders.

FOIA Information

USACE FOIA Process (Brief Overview): The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers processes Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests through its district, division, or headquarters offices. Requests are handled promptly and responded to within 20 business days, though complex requests may take longer. Fees may apply for search, review, or duplication depending on your requester category, but you can request a fee waiver or limitation.

To find out more about the Vicksburg District's FOIA program you can visit this link https://www.mvk.usace.army.mil/About/Our-Offices/Office-of-Counsel/

For the full list of USACE FOIA contacts, visit the official USACE FOIA page: https://www.usace.army.mil/Resources/FOIA/

Requesting a Speaker / Media Inquiries

For media inquiries or requesting a speaker for a local community group: contact the Vicksburg District Public Affairs Office via email (VicksburgDistrict@usace.army.mil) or phone (601-631-5000 ext. 0) and provide details about your event date, audience, and preferred topic. Submitting requests as early as possible is recommended.